| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| embody |
to put in a form that can be seen; make real. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| portal |
a doorway or entrance, especially a large and imposing one. |
| proponent |
one who proposes or favors an idea, doctrine, course of action, or the like. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |
| viscid |
of a gluelike consistency. |